The Epidemiology and Importance of Osteoporotic Spinal Compression Fracture in South Korea
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
;
: 99-103, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-22235
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Review of the literature on the epidemiology and importance of osteoporotic spinal fractures.OBJECTIVES:
To determine the epidemiology and importance of osteoporotic spinal fractures. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW Osteoporotic spinal fractures have been increasing in recent years. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Review of the literature.RESULTS:
Osteoporotic spinal fractures can lead to a reduced quality of life and reduced life expectancy with increasing morbidity. They can also be a major cause of additional spinal fractures or secondary fractures.CONCLUSIONS:
In an aging society, osteoporotic spinal fractures are considered a social problem. Preventive care should be emphasized.
Full text:
Available
Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Osteoporosis
/
Quality of Life
/
Social Problems
/
Aging
/
Epidemiology
/
Life Expectancy
/
Spinal Fractures
/
Fractures, Compression
/
Korea
Type of study:
Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS